Originally Posted by: chris.gresensDo you have any tips on how to train your fingers to work more independently?

That kind of fingerpicking is tricky to get used to. :) Try Caren's Travis picking lessons.

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1774
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2022

She breaks it down into easy to understand bits & shows you exactly what & how to practice it. You'll have to go slow & steady with lots of repetitious practice in order for it to become second nature.

Lisa also does a great job at breaking down the physical technique in her finger picking series.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=311296#Acoustic_Fingerpicking_for_Beginners

If the beginner series is too easy, go the next section on intermediate skill level.

Hope this helps! Best of success with it!